Man threatened staff at Ladbrokes, Kenton, saying he was carrying a gun before leaving with cash

A bookmakers in Newcastle has been robbed, and a member of staff threatened, by a man who said he was carrying a gun.

The robbery happened in broad daylight at just after 12.10pm on Saturday in Ladbrokes, on Kirkwood Drive, Kenton.

A man walked into the bookies and produced a note to the cashier saying he had a gun and demanding cash.

An undisclosed amount of money was handed over and the man fled the scene in a vehicle.

The cashier was left shaken but unharmed following the robbery.

Following police inquiries a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He is currently helping Northumbria Police with their investigations.

Investigations are continuing today and police are keen to speak to any witnesses.

Anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen the man enter the bookmakers or leave afterwards, or anyone who has any information they think may help, is asked to contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.